Chelsea vs. Leeds FA Cup Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, Predictions, and Prop Pick (Apr 26) 

• When: Sunday, April 26, 2026. 10:00 AM ET
• Where: Wembley Stadium, London, England
• How to Watch: ESPN

Match Result	Odds
Chelsea	+111
The Draw	+267
Leeds	+246

Chelsea vs. Leeds Preview

The second of this weekend’s FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley Stadium will be staged on April 26, as Chelsea take on Leeds United in their first fixture since the dismissal of Liam Rosenior. But, can the Blues bounce back to form and deny the Whites a first FA Cup final appearance since 1973?

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Chelsea Stats & Team News

• Overall Record: 13-9-12
• Home Record: 6-5-6
• Road Record: 7-4-6

An important weekend for Chelsea will see the Blues in action for the first time since Liam Rosenior’s dismissal. The coach was fired after losing five straight Premier League fixtures without scoring. Callum McFarlane has been placed in interim control, just as he was earlier in the campaign.

The Blues have a fine record in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, having won nine of their last eleven. Both defeats over that period were suffered against Man City. Chelsea’s offensive quality has been evident in the FA Cup, netting a competition-high 20 goals.

Team News:

Cole Palmer (Hamstring), Estevao (Thigh), Reece James (Thigh), Levi Colwill (Knee), Jamie Gittens (Thigh)

Likely Line-Up:

(4-2-3-1): Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Neto, Fernandez, Garnacho, Delap

Leeds Stats & Team News

• Overall Record: 9-13-12
• Home Record: 7-5-5
• Road Record: 2-8-7

Daniel Farke could immortalize himself in Leeds history this season, as the Whites chase a first FA Cup success since 1972. Unlike Chelsea, the Whites bring reliable recent form into the semi-final weekend, having avoided defeat in their last seven in all competitions.

Their spot in the final four was achieved following a nervy penalty shootout success against West Ham United at the start of April. However, a major concern would be Leeds United’s poor record at Wembley, as they have lost their last three at the stadium without scoring.  

Team News:

Jayden Bogle (Other), Anton Stach (Ankle)

Likely Line-Up:

(3-4-2-1): Darlow (GK); Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Justin, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Okafor, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin

Head-to-Head Trends

• Chelsea have won all six of their FA Cup ties against Leeds United, which includes a recent win in the 2023-24 season.
• Leeds United have avoided defeat in their last two fixtures with the Blues, taking four points from Chelsea in this season’s Premier League.

Chelsea vs. Leeds Prop Picks

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been a standout player for Leeds this season, scoring a team-high 12 goals in all competitions. He scored in the previous round against West Ham, and his physicality could unnerve a Chelsea backline that is low on confidence this weekend. His efficiency in front of goal, along with his aerial presence, makes him a standout scoring angle when making Chelsea vs. Leeds picks.

• Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Score vs. Chelsea @ +187 with BetOnline

Chelsea vs. Leeds Picks

Chelsea’s recent form make them a dangerous play at +111 this weekend. Therefore, the in-form Leeds could produce a slight upset based on their unbeaten run.

• Leeds to Win vs. Chelsea @ +246 with BetOnline